Finding the Third Proportional to 697,248 and 1,472,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 697,248 and 1,472,832 is: 3,111,137.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
697,248 : 1,472,832 = 1,472,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
697,248/1,472,832 = 1,472,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
697,248x = 1,472,832 × 1,472,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
697,248x = 2,169,234,100,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,169,234,100,224/697,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,137.07
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